Learn some useful Japanese phrases.
Japan is a country of rich history and culture, delicious cuisine, beautiful people, bustling metros and traditional villages. A few days in this country might not be enough to experience everything it has to offer. Break the language barrier by learning a few useful Japanese phrases. Earn new friends and get by when shopping or eating out. Learn some useful Japanese phrases today.
Here are some useful Japanese phrases for travel.
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Conversations
- Hello! – Konnichi wa
- Hi! – Yaa.
- Good morning! – Ohayou gozaimasu.
- Good evening! – Konbanwa.
- Thanks! – Arigatō!
- Thank you! – Dōmo arigatō!
- Thank you very much! – Dōmo arigatō gozaimasu!
- You’re welcome – Dou itashi mashie.
- Good night! – Oyasumi nasai.
- See you later! – Mata atode aimashou!
- So Good bye! – Sayonara!
- Also Merry Christmas! – Merī kurisumasu!
- Happy new year! Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu.
- Happy Birthday! – Otanjōbi omedetō gozaimasu!
- Also Congratulations! Omedetou!
- Good luck! Ganbatte ne!
- And I love you! Daisuki desu. (casual) / Anata wo aishite imasu.
- Yes. – Hai / Ee / Un
- No. – Iie.
- Also What is your name? – O-namae wa nan desu ka?
- My name is ____ . – Watashi no namae wa ____ desu.
- Also Excuse me. – Sumimasen.
- And I am Sorry! – Gomen nasai. (mistake) / Sumimasen. (if you didn’t hear something)
- I don’t understand. – Wakarimasen. (formal) / Wakaranai. (informal)
- Leave me alone! – Hottoite!
- Help! – Tasukete!
- Fire! – Kaji da!
- Call the police! Keisatsu o yonde kudasai!
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Transport / Getting Around
- I’m lost. – Mayotte shimai mashita.
- Can you help me? – Tetsudatte kuremasuka?
- Where is the bus stop? – Basu no teiryuujo wa doko desu ka?
- And Excuse me, I will get off here. – Sumimasen, orimasu.
- So Where is the …? – … wa doko desu ka?
- And Airport – Kuukou
- So where is theStation – Eki
- Also where is the Bank – Ginko
- So I am looking for a Hospital – Byou in
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Food and Dining
- Before you eat: I will humbly accept [the food]. – Itadakimasu.
- After you eat: That was a feast! – Gochisōsama deshita.
- I’d like to reserve a table. Tēburu no yoyaku o toritai no desu ga.
- Also We have a reservation. Sudeni yoyaku o totte imasu.
- Also Do you have an English menu? Eigo no menyu wa arimasu ka?
- I am a vegetarian. Watashi wa saishokushugisha desu.
- I’m so hungry. – Watashi wa totemo onaka ga suiteiru.
- I’m so thirsty. – Watashi wa totemo nodo ga kawaita.
- Is it delicious? – Oishii desu ka?
- Also Delicious! – Oishii!
- Also where is the Waiter / Waitress – Ueitaa / Ueitoresu
- May I have the menu, please? – Menyuu o misete kudasai.
- Also Let’s eat. – Tabemashou.
- Also Let’s drink. – Nomimashou.
- And can I have the Bill, please. – Okaikei onegai shimasu.
- Noodles Men
And Bread Pan
Fish Sakana
And Beef Gyuniku
Pork Butaniku
Chicken Toriniku
And Vegetables Yasai - Cooked rice – Gohan
- Lunch set – Tei-shoku
- Lunch Box – Bento
- Green Tea – O-cha
- Coffee – Kohii
- Milk – Gyunyu
- Alcohol – O-sake
- Water – Mizu
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Accommodation
- Also There’s a problem in the room. – Heya no setsubi ga kowarete ite komatteimasu.
- And I’d like to check out. – Chekkuauto shitai no desu ga.
- Also I’d check out on this date. – Kono hi ni chekkuauto shitai no desu ga.
- Also Could you call a taxi please? – Takusī o yonde kudasi?
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Shopping
- So How much is this? – Kore ikura?
- So This one, please. – Kore kudasai.
- Also Do you have….? – ….Arimasuka?
- And Expensive / cheap – Takai / Yasui
- Also Beautiful -Suteki
- Big/ Small – Ookii/Chiisai
- I really like it! – Honto ni suki desu.
- Also Let’s go shopping. – Kaimono ni ikimashou.
- So Where is the department store? – Depaato wa doko desu ka?
- Also How much is this? -Kore wa ikura desu ka?
- I’ll take them. – Kore o kudasai.
- And Can I have a Discount, please. – Makete kuremasen ka?
- Also The change is wrong. – Tsurisen ga machigatte imasu.
- So I want to return it. – Kore o henpin shitai no desu ga.
- Also Can I pay in card? – Kaado de haremasu ka?
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